Commissioning Engineer

Location:

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Job : R0110461
Date Posted:
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time
Remote:
No

Job Description  The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a dedicated Commissioning Engineer to join our Grid Integration team based in Rotterdam or Zaventem. In this field-based role, you will lead the final and most critical phase of engineering projects—bringing complex systems safely and successfully to life. You will play a key role from pre-commissioning to client handover, ensuring compliance, quality, and performance.

This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in high-voltage environments, collaborate with global teams, and contribute to the energy transition in a hands-on way.
How You’ll Make an Impact   Plan and execute commissioning schedules, manuals, and test procedures.
Deliver quality results on time and within budget, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement.
Produce documentation and reports that meet client and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with customers, third-party providers, and government agencies to secure approvals and sign-offs.
Conduct risk assessments and safety tours; implement mitigation strategies.
Mentor engineers, technicians, and support staff during commissioning activities.
Support proposal development, technical sales, and contract scope assessments.
Coordinate supply chain for commissioning tools and services.
Your Background   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical qualification.
Minimum 5 years of experience in commissioning engineering within industrial or infrastructure projects.
Strong knowledge of safety regulations, quality standards, and project documentation.
Excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills.
Leadership ability and a proactive mindset.
Willingness to travel extensively within the region and occasionally abroad.
More About Us  We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to plan rules):
Pension plan, Tool-of-trade car for business travel and Enhanced leave programs — 40 days of paid time off (PTO) in the Netherlands, with the option to buy or sell days.
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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.

Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

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